😱 Sam Altman returns to OpenAI

It’s Wednesday, November 22 — people are talking about Sam Altman’s return to OpenAI, Biden’s pop culture mix-up at the turkey pardon, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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😱 Sam Altman returns to OpenAI

Sam Altman's dramatic ouster and return as OpenAI CEO has people talking. Some cheer, but others question the future of AI ethics.

😱 The Information: In a dramatic twist, former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman — whom the Board of Directors ousted just a few days ago — returned to OpenAI. He agreed to come back in exchange for a board restructuring.

😱 The WSJ said the Altman fiasco proves that nonprofit boards can't be trusted to govern effectively. “Capitalism wins”.

😱 But The Atlantic was worried about tech money prevailing over ethical objections. Sure, Altman clearly won the showdown, but at what cost?

😱 On the other hand, the NYT thinks this may not be the final AI ethics vs. profits showdown. The board will remain a nonprofit, and people are watching closely now.

😱 Either way, Altman seems happy to be back. He posted on X about his love for the company and its mission.

🦃 Biden’s pop culture mix-up at the turkey pardon

Biden's 2023 turkey pardon had age jokes and a pop culture mix-up.

🦃 As part of a time-honored tradition, President Biden pardoned turkeys “Liberty” and “Bell”. WaPo said the event was pretty low-key.

🦃 You can watch the 2023 ceremony here.

🦃 Hot Air thought the affair was embarrassing: In a (failed) effort to relate to younger voters, Biden mistook Britney Spears for Taylor Swift! So cringey.

🦃 @jackpandol didn't appreciate Biden's gaffe, either: Mixing up Britney for Taylor is “an impeachable offense”!

🦃 The Guardian was a bit more sympathetic, though: Sure, Biden's jokes were dry, but the pardoning ceremony's always full of groan-worthy gags.

Quick hits

🪖 Israel and Hamas agreed to a 4-day ceasefire. Hamas will release 50 hostages, and Israel will release 150 Palestinian prisoners. (NYT)

⚫ A landslide near Wrangell, Alaska killed at least 3 people and displaced up to 30 others. (CNN)

🇰🇵 North Korea said its third attempt to launch a spy satellite into orbit was successful. (NPR)

🏀 Kevin Durant scored 31 points in the Suns' win over the Blazers, moving up to 11th on the NBA's all-time scoring list. (Arizona Sports)